structure + function Flashcards

1
Q

posterior cricoarytenoid

A

abduct vocal folds

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2
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lateral cricoarytenoid

A

adduct vocal folds

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3
Q

transverse arytenoid

A

complete vocal fold adduction (brings voice above whisper)

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4
Q

cricothyroid

A

stretch/tense vocal folds (increase pitch of voice)

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5
Q

thyroaretynoid

A

relax vocal ligaments (decrease pitch of voice)

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6
Q

thyroepiglottis

A

epiglottis forward (opens larynx)

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7
Q

aryepiglottis

A

epiglottis back (closes larynx)

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8
Q

medulla oblongata

A

swallowing center

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9
Q

nucleus tractus solitarius

A

swallowing afferent (sensory) pathway via CN IX, X, VII

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10
Q

nucleus ambiguus

A

swallowing efferent (motor) pathway via CN IX, X, XII, XI

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